FINAL BILL REPORT
SHB 1061
C 137 L 25
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Providing additional parking flexibility in residential neighborhoods.
Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Low and Jacobsen).
House Committee on Transportation
Senate Committee on Transportation
Background:

It is unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle in front of a public or private driveway, or within 5 feet of the end of the curb radius leading to a public or private driveway, unless necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or if doing so is in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

Summary:

A city or county may, by ordinance or resolution, allow residential property owners to park or allow another to park across the point of ingress or egress of the owner's driveway, as long as the vehicle does not obstruct a sidewalk, another driveway, or the roadway, and the driveway is no longer than 50 feet.

Votes on Final Passage:
Final Passage Votes
House 94 3
Senate 44 5
Effective:

July 27, 2025